Morning News – May 7

May 7, 2025 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – Sunny. High 14. UV index 7 or high.
• Tonight – Clear. Low zero.

COVID Statistics

	Current	Previous	Change from previous report
Tested	260,072	259,933	139
Confirmed Cases	8,168	8,136	32
Confirmed Cases in 2022	5,964	5,932	32
Active cases	244	258	-14
Resolved	7,924	7,878	46
*Deceased	53	53	0
Deceased in 2022	32	32	0
Central & East Algoma	817	814	3
Elliot Lake & Area	422	418	4
North Algoma	284	278	6
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	6,645	6,626	19

 

Forest Fire Update:

• There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast region by late afternoon:

  Sudbury 2 was confirmed yesterday afternoon. Located next to Kakakiwaganda Lake. It is currently under control at 0.1 ha.

News Tidbits:

• Doug Ford is expected to be in the Soo this morning and in Thunder Bay in the afternoon.
• Don’t forget the Goose Nest Market today and tomorrow. It looks like an exciting lineup of items!